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sweats
This term is primarily used in informal registers. When referring to clothing, it is a shorthand for sweatpants or sweatshirts, emphasizing comfort and a lack of formality. It is almost exclusively used in the plural form in this context.
In medical or emotional contexts, the word describes a physiological response to stress or illness. The phrase "cold sweats" specifically denotes a state of shock, fear, or severe sickness, whereas "the sweats" as a state of anxiety is a colloquialism describing a visceral reaction to pressure.
Meanings
Examples
I just want to put on some sweats and relax on the couch.
He showed up to the casual Friday meeting wearing grey sweats.
She had the sweats all night because of the high fever.
My shirt was soaked with sweats after the marathon.
I am getting the cold sweats just thinking about the presentation.
The suspect broke into a cold sweat during the interrogation.